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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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Clattering Augur
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Carrion Feeder
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Cadaver Imp
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Big Game Hunter
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Bone Shredder
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Blood Pet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Shambling Ghast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Skullport Merchant
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Skyscanner
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Novice Occultist
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Burglar Rat
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Infestation Sage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Tattered Mummy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Nezumi Informant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Virus Beetle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Wriggling Grub
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Harvester of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mindless Automaton
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Reaper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Leaden Myr
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Hecteyes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shadowborn Apostle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fume Spitter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Coretapper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Deathgreeter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Defile
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Malice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Body Count
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Eaten Alive
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Desperate Plea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bone Splinters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reprocess
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Living End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Dead of Winter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Twilight's Call
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Genesis Chamber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Thrumming Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Dark Privilege
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Gift of Doom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Attrition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Greed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soul Enervation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soul Channeling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blood Funnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blight Mound
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
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